Comparison of paradoxical timetable and cognitive behavioral therapy on worry and rumination of individuals with social anxiety

The purpose of this study was a comparison of the effectiveness of paradoxical timetable and cognitive behavioral therapy on concern and rumination of individuals with social anxiety disorder. The population of the present study consisted of individuals diagnosed with social anxiety disorder in Tehran and Gorgan that of these, 45 were selected by available sampling method and were replaced in one control group and two experimental groups. The instruments used in the study included the Penn State Concern Questionnaire (Zeinberg & Barlow, 1990) and the Ruminant Response Scale (Nolen, 1989). Analysis of covariance was used to analyze the data. The results showed that there was a significant difference between the mean of worry and rumination in the paradox timetable and cognitive-behavioral therapy group compared to the control group. Also, despite the paradoxical timetable relative superiority over cognitive-behavioral therapy, there was no significant difference in worry and rumination scores in the post-test and follow-up stages (p> 0.05). Based on the results of this study, it can be said that the treatment of paradoxical timetables and cognitive-behavioral has reduced the symptoms of worry and rumination in individuals with social anxiety disorder.